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N917 MJO

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,570 mi
Last recorded49,570 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN917 MJO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 49,570 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,164 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Spare tyre defective

moisture in front fog lights

n/s/f trye pressure low

off side wing mirror loose

rear washer jet inop

Fail 19 Jun 2012 49,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Spare tyre defective

moisture in front fog lights

n/s/f trye pressure low

off side wing mirror loose

rear washer jet inop

Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,095 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,880 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 48,734 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 48,469 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 48,464 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 47,610 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 47,608 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pad warning lamp wires broken

nearside and offside front bumper lights corroded

offside door mirror secured by ducked tape

Pass 20 Jan 2006 46,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/side & o/side front brake pad warning lamp wires broken

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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N917 MJO is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 77,063 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N917 MJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N917 MJO registered?

N917 MJO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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